Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent SS Yeremiah Bell is unlikely to be back with the team, as the team seeks an upgrade at strong safety, ideally with a big, physical player who can still cover tight ends. Bell struggled in that area last season, which was a major weakness for an otherwise strong defensive unit.

The Arizona Cardinals are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent SS Yeremiah Bell this offseason because the team likely will look for younger options at safety. If Bell does return, he likely will only receive a one-year deal.

New York Jets QB Greg McElroy didn't do anything spectacular in relief of QB Mark Sanchez in Week 13, completing five of seven passes for 29 yards and a touchdown, but he provided a lift. "You could definitely feel a spark in the stadium," SS Yeremiah Bell said.

New York Jets SS Yeremiah Bell said he believes he and FS LaRon Landry can cover New England Patriots TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. "They're good tight ends," Bell told me after practice on Wednesday. "You don't want to take any credit away from those guys. But we're good safeties. They're just people. We can go out there and we can cover those guys. We can do what needs to be done. I don't think it's a mismatch either way."

New York Jets SS Yeremiah Bell might be on the more underrated additions, not only for the team, but in the entire league. The Jets signed Bell to be a starter, and he is behind in learning the new defensive system. However, he reportedly had a strong minicamp.

Miami Dolphins SS Yeremiah Bell will have played in all 16 games for a fourth consecutive season if he starts in Week 17 against the New York Jets. Bell also has two sacks in 2011, and needs one more sack to tie the team record in a single season by a member of the Miami secondary.